ABIDE

Day Twelve Praying in Jesus Name He abiding in us, Us abiding in Him. Praying in Jesus’ name affirms our relationship with Christ and our direct access to the Father. It also declares our ... Authority to Petition God.  Christ sits at the right hand of God, where He intercedes for us. He says to ask for what we need and gives us authority to enter the throne room at any time and speak with the Father. Everyone who trusts in the Savior has the right to use Jesus’ name. Agreement With God’s Purposes.  In the Savior’s name, we can make requests to the Father, but we must agree with His purposes. This means aligning our prayers with His character and will, and making His work the priority—not ours. We can learn to pray in accordance with God’s plan by abiding in His Word and letting it influence our thoughts. Assurance of an Answer.  “In Jesus’ name”is also a phrase of confidence. It shows we believe that our prayers will be heard and answered.  In Jes

Day Eleven At times the greatest strategy for victory, is simply recognizing that you already have the victory! As saints, (as we abide in Him) we are already victorious through Christ even before any of our battles begin!  We are not fighting 'for' the victory, we ought to be fighting 'from our place' of victory!  'But thanks be unto God which always causes us to triumph in Christ Jesus!'  You have been wired to win! (Him abiding in us!)

Day Nine & Ten We have constant access to God's presence because of what Jesus did for us on the cross.  He bridged heaven and earth, and by His death and resurrection we're reconciled to God through His blood.  We can say, "Surely the Lord is in this place."  Even when we can't sense His presence, we know by faith He is near. That's Him abiding in us! God's presence is especially close to us in times of difficulty.  He comes alongside to help us, and His presence carries us through every trial and trouble.  Whether by feeling or by faith . . .  That's us abiding in Him. . . . don't doubt the nearness of God hovering around you and within you today.

Day Eight Abide in me Remain united to me by a living faith. Live a life of dependence on me, and obey my doctrines, imitate my example, and constantly exercise faith in me. And I in you If you remain attached to me, I will remain with you, and will teach, guide, and comfort you.  When we are united to him by a living faith strength flows from him to us, and we receive help as needed.  The phrase abiding in Christ pictures an intimate, close relationship, and not just a superficial acquaintance. Jesus tells His disciples that drawing life from Him is essential, using the picture of branches united to a vine: “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in Me, he is thrown away as a branch and dries up; and they gather

Day Seven Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. It’s one thing to know God’s will; it’s another to do it. God wants us to be pure, to love others, and He longs to have our lives attract others to the life-changing message of the gospel.  “Oh, that you would come and begin simply to listen to His Word and to ask only the one question: Does He really mean that I should abide in Him? The answer His Word gives is so simple and so sure: By His almighty grace you now are in Him; that same almighty grace will indeed enable you to abide in Him. By faith you became partakers of the initial grace; by that same faith you can enjoy the continuous grace of abiding in Him.” Andrew Murray, Abide in Christ: the Joy of Being in God's Presence To live to please God should be the goal of every believer. We cannot claim to know and love God if we are not seeking to please Him. 

Day Six This concept of “Abiding in Christ” is one of the most important aspects we can learn. The word itself is a verb. Abiding is therefore an action and means to continue, remain, dwell, live, or to lodge. We can then say that to abide in Christ is to remain and continue in, to live and dwell in Christ. Jesus had an intimate abiding relationship with the Father, and if this relationship was necessary for His ministry, then such an intimate abiding relationship with Jesus is needed if we’re going to live fruitful, effective lives here on earth. Just as Jesus could do nothing outside the Father’s will, we can doing nothing on our own. We need this vital connection, and then we can say like the Apostle Paul, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13 NKJV) Therefore, when we learn how to abide in Christ, He will provide life and strength so that we can live productive and effective lives. But even more, we can experience intimate fellow